How far is Searles, CA from Delano, CA?
The driving distance from Searles, CA to Delano, CA is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Searles and Delano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Searles and Delano.
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Start on Searles Station Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Searles Station Road
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Turn right onto Trona Road
9 mi · 16 min · Trona Road
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Turn sharp right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Redrock Randsburg Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Redrock Randsburg Road
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Continue on Redrock Randsburg Road
20.6 mi · 28 min · Redrock Randsburg Road
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Continue on Midland Trail
1743 ft · 23 sec · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
16.9 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Take the exit right toward CA-58 West: Bakersfield
2450 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 1 hr · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
23.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 155: Glennville, Wofford Heights
1175 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
962 ft · 29 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue
923 ft · 27 sec · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
150 m · 10 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Searles and Delano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Searles and Sunny near Delano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Searles to Delano?
The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tehachapi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Searles and 61.9 miles from Delano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.43 one way or $58.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Searles and Sunny near Delano.
Stop Ideas Near Tehachapi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tehachapi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Searles and Delano. Straight-line distance: 92.63 mi (149.08 km).
#1 Searles
Situated in the Mojave Desert at an elevation of 3,245 feet, this Kern County community lies within the arid Searles Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4838500, -117.6353400 |
| Altitude | 989 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delano
A city in Kern County, California.
| Population | 53,041 |
| Coordinates | 35.7688400, -119.2470500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-119.246955, 35.768855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $29.43 | $58.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $30.55 | $61.09 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $39.54 | $79.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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